Scott County, Mississippi
Everything a Scott County, Mississippi voter needs in one place: registration, voter ID, absentee and early voting, and your sample ballot. Home to about 27,700 people, Scott County ranks 31st in population among Mississippi's 82 counties. In Mississippi, the county circuit clerk handles voter registration and absentee ballots, and county election commissions help run elections.
Next Election
August 3, 2027
Voter Portal
Register Online
What's On My Ballot?
ID Requirements
Absentee / Early Voting
Registration Deadline
Register at least 30 days before an election.
Why Voting Matters
Voting is how Scott County residents shape the decisions made in their name. The next election for Scott County voters is Mississippi's statewide party primary on August 3, 2027, for state offices including governor and the Legislature; local elections can come sooner, so check your local election office. Many Scott County jobs are in manufacturing and retail, so decisions about manufacturing jobs and local businesses hit close to home.
About 9,890 people voted for president in Scott County in 2024 (down about 8% from 10,700 in 2020). That equals roughly 48% of the county's estimated 20,700 adults, below the statewide rate of about 54%.
Around 10,800 adults here did not vote for president. Some aren't eligible, yet the rest are untapped power: one more voter in every 20 of them would mean about 540 extra Scott County ballots, enough to change the result in many close contests.
With about 45 residents per square mile over 609 square miles, Scott County is a place where neighbors often know their local officials. The county is home to about 0.9% of Mississippi's population.
ZIP codes in or partly in Scott County include 39057, 39074, 39080, 39087, 39092, 39094, 39098 and 39117, plus 5 more. Check that your registration is current, look up your sample ballot, and make a plan to vote. Then ask a friend or family member in Scott County to do the same.
Voter Assistance Resources
Questions about voting in Scott County? In Mississippi, the county circuit clerk handles voter registration and absentee ballots, and county election commissions help run elections. For registration, polling places, early voting and absentee ballots, contact the Scott County circuit clerk.
Statewide directory, Mississippi circuit clerk contact list:
https://sos.ms.gov/content/documents/elections/uocava_web.pdf
See your sample ballot. Mississippi Secretary of State elections page (sample ballots):
https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting
You can also preview a personalized ballot at Vote411.org.
Free, nonpartisan help is available before and on every Election Day: call or text the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). Spanish: 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682). Asian languages: 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683).
Voters with disabilities in Scott County can ask for an accessible voting machine, curbside voting where offered, and help from a person of their choice. If you run into barriers, contact Disability Rights Mississippi, Mississippi's Protection and Advocacy agency, at (601) 968-0600. VoteRiders (844-338-8743) offers free help with voter ID.
Need a ride? Many local transit agencies and ride services offer free or discounted rides to the polls on Election Day, so check what is available before the next election. See our Mississippi voter page for statewide options. Details can change, so confirm with the official election office.
Military and overseas voters can get help from the Federal Voting Assistance Program at 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or fvap.gov.
Sign up to be an election worker
Election workers (often called poll workers) keep voting running smoothly in Scott County. Most are paid for their time, get free training, and help their neighbors cast their ballots. You can work a full day, a shorter shift, or help before Election Day. County and municipal election offices recruit and train their own workers, and the EAC's Help America Vote page links to yours. Find out how to sign up:
https://www.eac.gov/help-america-vote
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